Kenda Emera A1 review
The Kenda Emera A1 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that frequently outperforms expectations, often drawing favorable comparisons to premium brands like Dunlop, Continental, and Bridgestone. While most users praise its grip, comfort, and longevity, a minority of reviewers report concerns regarding high-speed stability and braking performance.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
76%By road tests
68.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Kenda Emera A1 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that frequently outperforms expectations, often drawing favorable comparisons to premium brands like Dunlop, Continental, and Bridgestone. While most users praise its grip, comfort, and longevity, a minority of reviewers report concerns regarding high-speed stability and braking performance.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium tire brands
- Strong dry grip and confident cornering performance
- Impressive ride comfort and low noise levels
- Good tread longevity even under spirited driving conditions
Cons
- Potential instability or braking difficulty at high speeds (above 130km/h)
- Reduced road feedback compared to performance-oriented premium tires
- Inconsistent user experience regarding overall quality expectations
Worth knowing
- Users with performance-oriented sedans like the Jaguar XF report successful transitions from premium brands to the Emera A1.
- Drivers with lowered vehicles and aggressive camber settings noted significantly improved tread life compared to previous tire brands.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
19th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 17th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 15th of 20 | |
| Noise | 10th of 20 | |
| Value | 16th of 20 | |
| Price | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wear | 19th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 16th of 20 |
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
7th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 45 |